Community News, September 17, 2013

Chase High School Class of 1963 Reunion on Saturday, October 5. If you haven't been contacted, please call Joyce Spurlin at 245-0062 or Merry Owens at 657-5845,

The Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to help deliver meals. Call Diane Allen at 287-1233.

Advance Care Planning: Free sessions consist of a private consult to understand the purpose and use of living wills and health care powers of attorney. Call Joey Revis at Hospice of Rutherford County at 245-0095 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Tuesday, September 17

NAMI will meet at the Church of the Redeemer in Shelby, 502 W. Sumter Street, Shelby from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Support group meetings for those who have family members with mental illness will be on the third Tuesday of each month.

Recordkeeping and Financial Statements for Small Businesses– Dan Thomas; 6 to 9 p.m. at ICC; an explanation of Profit and Loss Statements and Balance Sheets and the need for recordkeeping and bookkeeping systems.

HOPE Grief Support Group will at 10 a.m. at Hospice of Rutherford County. This is a free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Please call 245-0095 to register or for more information.

Prime of Life Festival: at The Foundation Performing Arts Center in Spindale from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.; health screenings and more. For more information call 1-704-214-9799. Free admission.

The Professional Women's Association of Rutherford County at 12 noon at Ryan’s in Forest City. Dutch treat. Dr. Mary Shafer of Carolina Chiropractic will talk on ergonomics for the work place. Nadine Moore and Beverly Allen are our hosts for the September Meeting. For info 828-305-2278.

Senior Center, Spindale: Meet and Eat at Scott's on Broadway at 5:30; Prime of Life Festival at The Foundation at ICC froom 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Senior Center, Henrietta: Constitution Day at 10. Blame someone else day at 11.

Senior Center, Ellenboro: Magazine swap at 10 and Bingo at 11.

Rummage Sale/Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop Buffalo Junction Shopping Center, 311 Buffalo Creek Road in Lake Lure from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays (rain or shine). Sponsored by Rutherford Humane Society. Call 625-1042. Now open on Tuesdays and Thursday also and at other times by request. Call 828-625-1042 for appointment.

KidSenses Discovery Garden: Join us in the garden this week as we think about the changing of the seasons and the changing leaves. We will learn about natures preparation for cooler weather and the new coming season of Autumn. Experience the Discovery Garden FREE with general admission price Wednesday-Friday with guided nature-based tours at 10 a.m, 11 a.m., and 12 p.m.

Wednesday, September 18

Senior Center, Spindale: Tea Party at 9:30; Seniorshiners visit Creekside Crossing at 9:35; Write Your Life Story from 10 to 11:15.

Senior Center, Ellenboro: Chat time with tea and coffee at 10, This was the year ... 1964 at 10:30. Bulletin Board Trivia at 11.

Thursday, September 19

Pricing your Product or Service – Russ Seagle; 6 to 9 p.m. at ICC; strategies for pricing, how to choose the right pricing model for your business, and how to use your pricing as a marketing tool and as a forecasting tool. A calculator is required.

Senior Center, Spindale: Scruples at 10:30; Just Dance at 1.

Senior Center, Shingle Hollow: Singing at 10:50; learn how to crochet at 11.

Senior Center, Henrietta: Scattergories at 10. Bingo at 11.

Senior Center, Ellenboro: Favorite Board Games at 10. Piano Music at 11.

Rummage Sale/Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop Buffalo Junction Shopping Center, 311 Buffalo Creek Road in Lake Lure from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays (rain or shine). Sponsored by Rutherford Humane Society. Call 625-1042. Now open on Tuesdays and Thursday also and at other times by request. Call 828-625-1042 for appointment.

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 19

Celebration of the Arts Annual Show and Sale of art in all media by 50 local and regional artists Thursday through Sunday. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Artists Guild. The Foundation at ICC. Spindale. Hours. 9-5. Free. More info at www.rcag.com or 288-5009.

Music at the Mills at Union Mills Learning Center; supper at 6 and music at 7 featuring Mountain Oaks; free admission.

Fruit and Veggie Stamp Fun at KidSenses. Join us for an evening full of fruit adn veggie fun in Creation Station. Make fun paint stamps out of fall harvest vegetables and fruits! Use carrots, squash,apples and other natural materials to create great food art! The activity begins at 5:30 and lasts until 8 p.m. and is free with regular admission to the museum.

Saturday, September 21

Smiith's Drugs/Tommy HIcks Golf Tournament to Fight MD at 1:30 p.m. at Forest City Municipal Golf Course. Captain's Choice Format - North State Gas $1 million dollar hole in one shot on #7. Sisk Family Ford new 2013 Automobile hole in one front nine attempts on #2. Cash, gifts, prizes, food and beverages. See pro Terry Osteen at the golf course for entry form or call Tommy Hicks at 828-245-7853.

Yard Sale: from 7 to 11 a.m. at Union Mills Community Development Clubhouse, 6097 Hudlow Road, Union Mills. We have one table inside available and all outside spaces are available for $5. Bring your own tables and set up for outside. 828-287-5842.

Rummage Sale/Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop Buffalo Junction Shopping Center, 311 Buffalo Creek Road in Lake Lure from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays (rain or shine). Sponsored by Rutherford Humane Society. Call 625-1042. Now open on Tuesdays and Thursday also and at other times by request. Call 828-625-1042 for appointment.

Rutherford Regional will host a Baby & Children's Fair at Isothermal Community College. The event will help with those planning a pregnancy, expecting a baby or parenting a child birth to age five.

Children's Health Festival at KidSenses. We will create our very own nutritious trail mix in the Creation Station. Mr. Science will show us REAL organs during the Human Dynamo science show that will take place at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The Discovery Garden will be open for garden tours from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Chase High School and East Rutherford High School Speech and Debate teams will be holding car washes from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Chase High car wash will be at Zaxby's in Forest City. The East Rutherford car wash will be at East Quick Stop. All of the proceeds will go to cover travel expenses and tournament fees for the teams.

Monday, September 23

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Smith's Drugs of Forest City Blood Drive, 139 East Main Street, Forest City;

1 to 5:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment call Alex Moore at 245-4591. All presenting donors are automatically entered into a drawing for a $1,000 gift card!

Chase Corner Ministries Quarter Sale (Monday through Friday) – Most items in the store will be sold for 25¢. Some exclusions and limitations do apply.

Make Splash Without Much Cash —Marketing for Small Business – Russ Seagle; 6 to 9 p.m. at ICC; how to draw customers to your business without breaking the bank and methods of building your business.

HOPE Grief Support Group will at 10 a.m. at Hospice of Rutherford County. This is a free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one. Please call 245-0095 to register or for more information.

Chase Corner Ministries is co-sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church on 1509 Ferry Road in Mooresboro. The giveaway begins at 10 am. Please call 828-247-0096 if you have questions.

The regular September meeting of the Enhanced Recycling Committee will be held at the new Transfer Station at the Rutherford County Solid Waste Department, 656 Laurel Hill Drive, Rutherfordton, at 10 a.m. Included on the agenda will be the grand opening of the new Transfer Station.

Stress and Time Management at Cooperative Extension, 193 Callahan Koon Rd,. Spindale. Choose to attend the afternoon session from 2 to 4 p.m. or the evening session from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop is free; pre-registration is requested. Call Cooperative Extension at 287-6020. Wish you had more time and less stress? Learn techniques for managing both!

Wednesday, September 25

Senior Center, Spindale: Write Your Life Story from 10 to 11:15; Speaker Dr. Russ at 10:30.

Senior Center, Shingle Hollow: Remembering school days at 10:30.

Senior Center, Henrietta: Master Gardener, Cindy Street at 10:30.

Senior Center, Ellenboro: Puzzles and word search at 10:30 and Scattergories at 11.

Thursday, September 26

Taxes for Small Business – Dan Thomas; 6 to 9 p.m. at ICC; small business taxation will be discussed in depth and attendees will be clear on most common tax requirements and issues for small businesses.

Girl Scouts of Gilkey, Green Hill and Union Mills, are sponsoring a Tough Cookie 8K Run at the Gilkey School Community Center, Gilkey School Road. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and late registrations will be taken until 8 a.m. The race and warm-up will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. Call Linc McDaniel at 828-289-3741 for details.

MSGT Allen Young Memorial 5k walk/run and fun run. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the old K-Mart parking lot behind Denny's on Highway 74 Bypass in Spindale and will be led by his wife and two boys. All proceeds will benefit the Luke and Reddik Young College Fund.

Tour de Peach: a chaity bicycle ride in Gaffney with proceeds for American Cancer Society. For more information, please visit www.tourdepeach.com.

Rummage Sale/Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop Buffalo Junction Shopping Center, 311 Buffalo Creek Road in Lake Lure from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays (rain or shine). Sponsored by Rutherford Humane Society. Call 625-1042. Now open on Tuesdays and Thursday also and at other times by request. Call 828-625-1042 for appointment.

South Mountain State Park Nature Day beginning at 11 a.m. A variety of programs, exhibits, hikes and music are scheduled. A costume contest and nature art program have been added this year. Horse and wagon rides available for the young at heart. Food and beverages available for purchase. Contact park office for more information at (828)433-4772

Sunday, September 29

Trinity Praise in Concert at 6 p.m. to benefit mission trip to Costa Rica at Trinity Wesleyan Church. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, etc after the concert with music provided by Level at the Cross; Love offering will be taken. Any doonations greatly appreciated. For info call 286-2781 or email judiereid@aol.com

Monday, September 30

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

3 to 7 p.m. To schedule an appointment please call 287-4120. All presenting donors are automatically entered into a drawing for a $1,000 gift card!

Welcome Table Free Community Meal every Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Center, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton; dine in only. Sponsored by Churches of Rutherfordton.

Chase Corner Ministries Declining Bag Sale (Monday through Thursday) – Pay one low price for everything you can fit in our bag (Mon. $5 a bag, Tues. $4 a bag, Wed. $3 a bag, and Thurs. $1 for any size bag!). Some exclusions and limitations do apply.

Senior Center, Ellenboro: Monopoly at 10, Recognition of September birthdays at 10:30.

Tuesday, October 1

Special Community Meeting at Green Hill Volunteer Fire Department at 6:30 p.m. to vote on changes to current Articles of Incorporation.

Thursday, October 3

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, October 4

Senior Friday at Mountains Branch Library in Lake Lure from 10:30 – 2. All Senior Fridays are free and open to the public. Materials/food/speakers are provided by the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach.

Chase Corner Ministries will be closed in order to put out fall and winter items.

Saturday, October 5

Chase High Class of 1963 50th year class reunion at Rutherfordton Clubhouse. If you have not been contacted, call Joyce Honeycutt Spurling at 828-245-0062.

50th Class reunion: 1963 graduating class of Chase High School; 6 p.m. at Rutherfordton Clubhouse. Call Joyce at 245-0062 if you have not been contacted.

Rummage Sale/Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop Buffalo Junction Shopping Center, 311 Buffalo Creek Road in Lake Lure from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays (rain or shine). Sponsored by Rutherford Humane Society. Call 625-1042. Now open on Tuesdays and Thursday also and at other times by request. Call 828-625-1042 for appointment.

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Welcome Table Free Community Meal every Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Center, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton; dine in only. Sponsored by Churches of Rutherfordton.

Thursday, October 10

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, October 12

Chase Corner United Methodist Ministries will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. We are now open the second Saturday of every month.

Chase High School Class of 1968 reunion. If you haven't been contacted, please call Judy at 828-245-6403 for information.

Rummage Sale/Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop Buffalo Junction Shopping Center, 311 Buffalo Creek Road in Lake Lure from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays (rain or shine). Sponsored by Rutherford Humane Society. Call 625-1042. Now open on Tuesdays and Thursday also and at other times by request. Call 828-625-1042 for appointment.

Monday, October 14

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, October 17

The Rutherford Medication Assistance Program, a division of the Rutherford Community Health Center, will be at the Cherry Mountain Fire Department from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to enroll county residents of the Golden Valley, Bostic and Sunshine areas in programs to receive prescription medications free directly from the pharmaceutical companies. The programs are available to those without prescription coverage and meet income guidelines. Please call 828-288-8872 to pre-qualify and secure your appointment time at CMFD.

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, October 18

30 year reunion - RS Class of ’83. If you or someone you know were a part of the Class of ’83, please forward current contact information via email to Gwen Scoville gwen@alphagraphics.com or David Odom davidodom87@gmail.com or Dee Ledbetter deeledbetter@ymail.com or call 828-289-8749

Saturday, October 19

Centennial Craft Show: Green Hill Baptist Church Family Life Center from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Space is 10 x 8, includes one table and is limited to 30 vendors. Table rent price is $20 per spot. Vendor registration deadline is Sept. 30. Contact Wendy Craig at 828-527-7474 or breezyh77@hotmail.com

Rummage Sale/Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop Buffalo Junction Shopping Center, 311 Buffalo Creek Road in Lake Lure from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays (rain or shine). Sponsored by Rutherford Humane Society. Call 625-1042. Now open on Tuesdays and Thursday also and at other times by request. Call 828-625-1042 for appointment.

Monday, October 21

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

The October 21 regular meeting of the Rutherford County Planning Commission will be held in a Conference Room of the Isothermal Community College Foundation, Performing Arts Theater just outside the auditorium.

Thursday, October 24

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, October 25

East High School class of 2003 ten-year reunion Friday and Saturday. Homecoming game Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at Chimney Rock State Park at 11 a.m. Admission and food costs for the park is $23.95 per adult and $13.45 per child ages 6 and up; 5 and under free. Money should be turned in by early October. Call 828-289-8527 for info.

Monday, October 28

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Saturday, October 26

Rummage Sale/Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop Buffalo Junction Shopping Center, 311 Buffalo Creek Road in Lake Lure from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays (rain or shine). Sponsored by Rutherford Humane Society. Call 625-1042. Now open on Tuesdays and Thursday also and at other times by request. Call 828-625-1042 for appointment.

Thursday, October 31

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, November 1

Senior Friday at Mountains Branch Library in Lake Lure from 10:30 – 2. All Senior Fridays are free and open to the public. Materials/food/speakers are provided by the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach.

Monday, November 4

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, November 7

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 9

Chase Corner United Methodist Ministries will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. We are now open the second Saturday of every month.

Rummage Sale/Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop Buffalo Junction Shopping Center, 311 Buffalo Creek Road in Lake Lure from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays (rain or shine). Sponsored by Rutherford Humane Society. Call 625-1042. Now open on Tuesdays and Thursday also and at other times by request. Call 828-625-1042 for appointment.

Monday, November 11

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, November 14

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Monday, November 18

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, November 21

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Monday, November 25

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, November 28

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Monday, December 2

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, December 5

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, December 6

Senior Friday at Mountains Branch Library in Lake Lure from 10:30 – 2. All Senior Fridays are free and open to the public. Materials/food/speakers are provided by the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach.

Saturday, December 7

Christmas with the King - A tribute to Elvis: Travis Powell live in concert at 7 p.m. at The Performing Arts Foundation at ICC. Sponsored by Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association and Johnny Rockstar Entertainment. Houseseats $25, Meet and Greet Seats $35. Box Seats $50. Group Rates (10 or more) $20 each (house seats only). Ticket info 704-481-9535 or michellecrka@aol.com.

Monday, December 9

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Saturday, December 14

Chase Corner United Methodist Ministries will be open this from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. We are now open the second Saturday of every month.

Monday, December 16

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Monday, December 23

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Monday, December 30

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.